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M949 MPE

1995 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,850 mi
Last recorded20,850 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Yamaha SR25027,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM949 MPE
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 20,850 miles

Central Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central side stand missing

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 29 May 2025 20,831 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central side stand missing

Pass 26 Apr 2024 20,545 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 20,429 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Chain is at maximum adjustment (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear drive sprocket worn close to limit

Fail 27 Apr 2023 20,429 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Chain is at maximum adjustment (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear drive sprocket worn close to limit

Pass 20 Jan 2022 20,050 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 19,114 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 19,114 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2017 15,406 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 15,392 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 15,349 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 15,329 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

How Reliable is the Yamaha SR250?

Based on 3,730 MOT tests across 495 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
361
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 65
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Drive chain excessively loose 35
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 34
Drive chain worn to excess 27
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M949 MPE is a 1995 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha SR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 27,097 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha SR250 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M949 MPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha SR250 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 31 years old, this Yamaha SR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M949 MPE registered?

M949 MPE is a 1995 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 26 April 1995.

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